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Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Under Strain: Lebanon says 21 people were killed in renewed Israeli strikes while Israel reported four soldiers dead, as fighting flared despite a US-brokered ceasefire and amid warnings that Israel may keep operating in a “security zone.” US-Iran Deal Faces Lebanon Test: Talks meant to follow the US-Iran MoU in Switzerland were postponed after the Lebanon escalation, with Iran and the US signaling “delay, not collapse,” while Washington pushed for Hezbollah disarmament and Lebanon’s sovereignty. Lebanon-Israel Talks Resume: The US State Department says Israel-Lebanon negotiations will restart in Washington on June 23-25, after Rubio’s call with President Joseph Aoun, who stressed a comprehensive ceasefire. Hormuz Transit Rules Tighten: Iran’s maritime authority set new 48-hour advance procedures for Strait of Hormuz passage, waiving certain charges during the 60-day window—while markets watch for real normalization. Regional Mediation Push: Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar and Iran’s Araghchi exchanged calls praising Islamabad’s role, as Egypt hosts R-4 foreign ministers (Pakistan, Saudi, Türkiye) to coordinate on regional security. EU Israel Rift: EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas’ “apartheid” row with Israel deepened, prompting Israel to cut ties with her. Turkey Domestic Crackdown: Turkish authorities detained opposition CHP figures tied to municipal corruption allegations, signaling tighter control as political tensions rise.

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